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Trip from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI

Drive Time

2h 45m

Distance

135.9 mi

219 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI covers 135.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, North-South Freeway, Northwestern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100.2 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

68 miles from Harrison, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 45m highway drive covering 135.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 100.2 miles on I 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 100.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,104 ft 624 ft

Total Climb

398 ft

Total Descent

557 ft

Highest Point

1,104 ft

~51 mi in

Elevation Range

479 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and North-South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near US 10 / South Oneida Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 135.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 10 / South Oneida Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 10 / South Oneida Street

Turn right onto US 10 / South Oneida Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
4.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 10

Take the exit onto US 10 toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West
8
7.9 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 287 B Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshk...
9
111.9 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
8
125.1 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in

Take the exit toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia

Towns Along This Route

Between Harrison, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Oshkosh, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.

Oshkosh

7.9 mi in | ~12m

Cth K: Racine

125.1 mi in | ~2h 25m

Caledonia

125.1 mi in | ~2h 25m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 100.2 mi 1h 52m
North-South Freeway 11.9 mi 13m
Northwestern Avenue 9 mi 15m
Airport Freeway 4.3 mi 5m
Midway Road 3.2 mi 5m
Tri-County Expressway 2.7 mi 3m
State Street 1 mi 1m
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge 0.7 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 100.2 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, WI and Racine, WI.

1

Start on Sweet Pea Drive

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Sweet Pea Drive
2

Turn left onto Daffodil Drive

243 ft · 15 sec · Daffodil Drive
3

Turn left onto Midway Extended

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Midway Extended
4

Continue on CTH AP

1.0 mi · 1 min · Midway Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5

Enter roundabout onto CTH AP

81 ft · 1 sec · Midway Road
6

Continue on CTH AP

0.6 mi · 1 min · Midway Road
7

Enter roundabout onto CTH AP

91 ft · 5 sec · Midway Road
8

Continue on CTH AP

1.6 mi · 2 min · Midway Road
9

Turn right onto US 10

0.3 mi · 40 sec · South Oneida Street
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 10

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 10
Toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11

Merge onto US 10; WI 441

2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on WI 441; US 10

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 287 B Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14

Merge onto I 41; US 41

99 mi · 1 hr 50 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41

4.3 mi · 5 min · Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 41; US 41
Exit 10B Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41

12 mi · 13 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 329 Toward CTH K: Racine, Caledonia Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto CTH K

5.1 mi · 9 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

27 ft · 0 sec · Northwestern Avenue
21

Continue on WI 38

3.4 mi · 5 min · Northwestern Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

91 ft · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue
23

Continue on WI 38

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue
24

Enter roundabout onto WI 38

72 ft · 4 sec · State Street
25

Continue on WI 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn right onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Main Street
27

Turn right onto WI 20; WI 32

309 ft · 17 sec · 6th Street
28

Turn left onto Wisconsin Avenue

284 ft · 14 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
29

Turn left onto WI 20; WI 32

245 ft · 8 sec · 7th Street
30

Arrive at destination

WI 20; WI 32

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68 miles from Harrison, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Racine, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Harrison, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Harrison, WI

This is one driving day of about 135.9 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Harrison, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 100.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68 mi from Harrison, WI · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

68 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68 miles from Harrison, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100.2 miles.

Arriving in Racine, WI

The final approach into Racine, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Racine, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.64 one way

$41.28 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $22.76 $45.51
premium $4.80 $25.66 $51.31
diesel $5.64 $30.19 $60.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.8 0 $14.27 $6.52
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.89 $5.44
EV Truck/SUV 54.4 0 $19.03 $8.70

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 6 hours ago

Origin

Harrison, WI

Afternoon in Harrison on Sunday

Local time

3:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Patchy Fog

SSW 13 to 20 mph 72% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:16AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Racine, WI

Afternoon in Racine on Sunday

Local time

3:04 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 to 20 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 12 at 3:16AM CDT until April 15 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Harrison, WI to Racine, WI covers 135.9 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, North-South Freeway, Northwestern Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68 miles from Harrison, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 135.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (US 10 / South Oneida Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Harrison, WI and Racine, WI, road signs point toward Oshkosh, Cth K: Racine and Caledonia.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 624 ft to 1,104 ft elevation with about 398 ft of total climbing.

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